Firefighters contain blaze at Awka residential building
A fire broke out at No. 11 Olisa Nwobo Street, GRA, Awka, damaging household items and property. The Anambra State Fire Service, led by Chukwudi Chiketa, responded quickly and successfully contained the fire. The incident was reportedly caused by sparks from an electrical appliance. No casualties were recorded, and the fire was confined to a single room within the building.
What happened
- The fire occurred at No. 11 Olisa Nwobo Street, by Commissioner Quarters, GRA, Awka, on Friday, March 7, 2026.
- The Anambra State Fire Service received a distress call at about 1315 hours and responded promptly.
- Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building and nearby properties.
- The fire was caused by sparks from an electrical appliance in a one-bedroom apartment on the first floor.
- No casualties were reported, and firefighting operations concluded with personnel withdrawing at about 1545 hours the same day.
